Eco Babies & Kids

Natural Baby Hair Care Essentials
Babies can be born with full head of hair, or none at all. Whatever kind of hair your baby has, it will probably change. Often,

Natural Care for Baby Teeth
From the day your child is born, there’ll be many exciting ‘firsts’. One of those precious moments will be their first tooth. But did you

Nappy Change Essentials
. When you’ve got a newborn baby, there’s really not a lot that you need for them. A baby needs lots of love, food, somewhere

Nappy Change Essentials
. When you’ve got a newborn baby, there’s really not a lot that you need for them. A baby needs lots of love, food, somewhere

Nappy 101 – A Guide to Cloth, Hybrid and Disposable Nappies
Whenever I think of my youngest brother as a baby, I have a mental image of him toddling around in a saggy terry nappy and

Safer Baby Moisturisers Cheat Sheet – 2015
Here’s a cheat sheet for a range of products that are really close to my heart – moisturisers. I have really dry skin, made worse

The lowdown on EVA and EVA foam safety
A reader emailed me recently, asking about EVA foam in children’s toys, and whether it’s safe. I thought it might be useful to share the

Why You Should Use Natural Paint in the Nursery
Decorating a nursery is one of the things we do to welcome a new baby, especially for a first baby. We paint the walls, we

How to Dress Baby For Bed
Dressing your baby for bed is like preparing breakfast for Goldilocks – not too hot and not too cold! If that sounds as though your

Safer Soft Toys – What to Look For
It seems that the first toys that babies get are soft, cuddly toys. Soft toys offer comfort and security, without hurting anyone. Right? Well, not

Why there’s no such thing as ‘chemical free’ products
I’m going to apologise in advance, because this is a rant. I get really cranky when I see products being advertised as ‘chemical free’. Why?

Babyproofing: How to Make your Home Safe & Non Toxic for Baby
It’s really never too early to begin babyproofing your home. Not only can the unexpected get in the way of your preparation, you’ll also find